Antique W&S.B. Blackinton Gold Filled Art Nouveau Rhinestone Photo Locket 1900s

Description

View Antique W&S.B. Blackinton Gold Filled Art Nouveau Rhinestone Photo Locket 1900s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Beautiful antique W&S. • Maker/Mark: W&S. B. / W. & S. Blackinton. • Type: Hinged double-photo locket. The locket opens and closes. • Era: Edwardian / Art Nouveau. • Style: Art Nouveau / Edwardian. Beautiful antique W&S.B. / W. & S. Blackinton gold-filled photo locket dating to approximately the early 1900s, circa 1900–1915. This gorgeous round locket features an elaborate raised Art Nouveau/Edwardian scroll and floral design surrounding the front, accented with numerous sparkling clear paste/glass stones. The dimensional decoration gives this piece a beautiful and distinctive antique jewelry appearance. The hinged locket opens to reveal two photo/keepsake compartments. The interior frame is marked W&S.B., associated with W. & S. Blackinton, an American jewelry manufacturer known for antique gold-filled jewelry. DETAILS: • Maker/Mark: W&S.B. / W. & S. Blackinton • Era: Edwardian / Art Nouveau • Approximate date: 1900–1915 • Origin: United States • Metal: Gold filled / gold-tone construction • Weight: Approximately 11.2 grams • Shape: Round • Type: Hinged double-photo locket • Stones: Clear paste/glass/rhinestone accents • Style: Art Nouveau / Edwardian • Chain: Not included CONDITION: Antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The gold-colored surface shows areas of wear and finish loss consistent with age and previous use. One decorative stone is visibly missing/damaged, and some of the remaining antique paste/glass stones show discoloration or wear. The interior photo compartments and frames also show signs of age and use. The locket opens and closes. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition. The photographs are considered part of the description. IMPORTANT METAL INFORMATION: The interior frame is marked W&S.B. and the piece is being described as gold filled based on its construction and comparison with documented W&S.B. examples. The approximate total weight is 11.2 grams, but the entire 11.2g weight should NOT be considered gold content. The decorative stones have not been professionally tested and are described as paste/glass stones, not diamonds. This antique has been left in its existing condition and has not been aggressively polished or refinished. A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE COLLECTOR PIECE: The ornate raised scrollwork, floral details, numerous sparkling stones, round hinged construction, and W&S.B. marking make this an especially attractive example of early-20th-century American antique jewelry. A wonderful piece for a collector of W. & S. Blackinton jewelry, antique lockets, Art Nouveau jewelry, Edwardian jewelry, or vintage photo keepsakes. Please review all photographs carefully for condition, wear, stone condition, markings, and construction before purchasing. Shipping: Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking. Returns: Returns accepted according to eBay policy. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: W&S Blackinton.

Brand

W&S Blackinton

Type

locket

Style

Locket

Material

gold filled

Metal

Yellow Gold Filled